Community Restoration Evaluation Unit (CREU), Aid & Assist Fiscal Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 2)

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

Paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness/PSLF

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority in Salem is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 2 to guide the Community Restoration Evaluation Unit's financial planning and daily operations. You will study needs, help build and manage budgets, and review spending trends to support informed decisions.

You will prepare clear reports, reconcile data, and identify process improvements while collaborating with state partners to ensure funds align with requirements and program priorities.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system.
• Five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis with modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.
• Successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.

Responsibilities

• Guide CREU’s financial planning and daily fiscal operations.
• Prepare clear financial reports, track how funds are used, reconcile data, and identify process improvements.

Skills

Budget analysis

Forecasting

Fiscal reporting

Data reconciliation

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 08/26/2026

Application Deadline: 09/06/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $5,458 - $8,352

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Community Restoration Evaluation Unit (CREU), Aid & Assist Fiscal Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 2)

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

The Community Restoration Evaluation Unit (CREU) is a unique program within the Behavioral Health Division that oversees Oregon’s statewide system for court ordered competency evaluations. CREU helps ensure that people in community restoration receive timely evaluations and that partners across the system stay connected and informed.

We are looking for a Fiscal Analyst who will guide CREU’s financial planning and daily fiscal operations. In this role, you will study financial needs, help build and manage budgets, and review spending trends so the program can make well supported decisions. You will also prepare clear financial reports, track how funds are used, reconcile data, and identify ways to improve processes.

This position supports budget changes throughout the year and works closely with state partners to resolve technical issues and keep financial plans aligned with requirements. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and supporting a program that serves communities across Oregon, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

• Five years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system.
• OR , five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.
• OR , successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.

Desired Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to support equitable and community‑focused outcomes by maintaining transparent fiscal practices, strengthening workflow consistency, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure reliable financial operations that benefit all communities served by CREU.
• Ability to explain complex fiscal information clearly to program leaders, internal and external partners, including preparing concise reports, budget narratives, and guidance materials.
• Skill in improving fiscal systems and processes by identifying gaps, refining procedures, and developing practical solutions that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and overall workflow.
• Experience using financial data, trends, and feedback to guide decisions, forecast needs, and support program planning.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal partners such as finance, procurement, IT, and program teams to support smooth fiscal operations and resolve issues.
• Skill in interpreting policies, fiscal rules, and funding requirements, then translating them into clear expectations and practical steps for staff and partners.
• Experience with procurement and contract‑related fiscal work, including monitoring vendor payments, supporting compliance, and aligning resources with program priorities and funding rules.
• Ability to support change by training staff, clarifying processes, and helping teams transition to updated fiscal tools, procedures, or systems.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

If you’re driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, represented, Community Restoration Evaluation Unit (CREU), Aid & Assist Fiscal Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 2) position based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a hybrid (5% in-office) position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell

Email: [e-mail]

Phone (text friendly): [phone]

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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